[RonDog]

I agree. I like to get a BROAD SPECTRUM of posts, which is why I **LOVE** the new "review" function, at:

http://beta.freerepublic.com/focus/my/review

Now, I can "subscribe" to BUNCHES of topics, and quickly peruse the titles of threads in MANY areas.
It is not quite like it was, but it works, for now.

[afraidfortherepublic]

OK, Ron. Call me stupid, but what am I supposed to do with that massive page of lists on the Beta site? And when it asks to take me back to the main forum -- it just takes me to the login page. I have never found the *place* where I am supposed to sign up for topics of interest.

I am quite willing to go along with whatever John Robinson devises, but I really liked the old format better. This new version seems to have something missing -- mainly lively discussions of interesting topics from many points of view. I think that part of the problem is the strict segregation of topics.

[afraidfortherepublic]

OK. I followed your directions and found that I already subscribe to ALL of the topics! No wonder I couldn't find anyplace to subscribe, I'm already subscribed! Duh! Thanks for your input.